Publication
Title
Coping with diversity in religious education : an overview
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Abstract
As a result of secularisation and increasing religious diversity, several European nation have states adapted their policy with regard to the organisation of Religious Education (RE) (or its equivalent) in state schools (schools funded and established by the state). In this article, different strategies will be outlined and evaluated: (1) the shift from confessional/catechetical to semi-confessional RE; (2) the possibility of exemption; (3) the organisation of an alternative, non-confessional, subject; (4) the expansion of RE subjects (multi-religious RE); (5) the shift from confessional to non-confessional RE; (6) the integration of information about religions in other school subjects. Based on a human rights perspective, the author argues why some of these strategies are preferable to others.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of beliefs and values : studies in religion and education. - Carfax
Publication
Carfax : 2017
ISSN
1361-7672
DOI
10.1080/13617672.2016.1270504
Volume/pages
38 :1 (2017) , p. 105-120
ISI
000396029900009
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UAntwerpen
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Creation 20.01.2017
Last edited 09.10.2023
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